Divorce Default Judgment Process

Summary

Filing for divorce in California while residing in Indiana presents challenges, especially when the other party is unreachable. To proceed, you may need to pursue a default judgment. This involves checking California court rules, possibly serving notice through alternative methods like publication, and gathering necessary documents. If the other partys location is unknown, service by publication might be an option, but you must demonstrate attempts to locate them. Consulting with the court or a lawyer familiar with interstate divorce cases can provide further guidance.

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I live in Indiana and I am trying to get my DIVORCE finished but I filed in California the problem is I don't know where the other party is nor do I have any contact with him they have told me I have to enter a request to enter default judgement because I don't know where he is
In your situation, since you filed for divorce in California but reside in Indiana, you may need to pursue a default judgment due to the absence of contact with the other party. Here are some general steps:
- Check California court rules for filing a default judgment in divorce cases.
- Serve notice through alternative methods, like publication, if allowed.
- Gather required documents for the court.
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I have tried getting a default judgement but they keep telling me that the paperwork has to be mailed to him
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It sounds like you're facing challenges with serving the paperwork. Here are a few options you might consider:
- Investigate alternative service methods, such as service by publication if permitted.
- Consult with the court about any specific requirements for serving papers in your case.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with these options?
I can't use other publication if I don't have contact with him
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It seems you're having trouble with serving divorce papers due to lack of contact with the other party. In California, service by publication might be an option if you can't locate the person. You might need to demonstrate attempts to find the person before publication is allowed. If you have questions about this process, let me know!
I don't live in California and neither does he as far as I know
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Your situation involves filing for divorce in California while residing in Indiana, with difficulties in serving the other party who is missing. Here's what you might consider:
- Verify California's rules for service by publication if you can't locate the party.
- Gather evidence of attempts to find the person for court approval.
Would you like more details on these options or how to proceed?
He's not missing
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It seems you are facing challenges with the divorce process due to jurisdiction issues and service requirements. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Contact the court in California where you filed for divorce to discuss options for serving the papers.
- Consider consulting a lawyer familiar with handling interstate divorce cases.
If you need further assistance or more detailed guidance on these options, feel free to ask!